Reviews

“Excellent cottage.”

Very high standard of decor, cleanliness and well equipped. On arrival there was a lovely luxury welcome hamper with lots of local goodies. A really nice touch.

Very high standard of decor, cleanliness and well equipped. On arrival there was a lovely luxury welcome hamper with lots of local goodies. A really nice touch.
The cottage was dressed with a Christmas tree and decorations that made it feel special for the season.
All instructions are very clear and well thought out.
A great location for exploring the area.
The village was very welcoming and everyone we met said hello and was very friendly

“Accommodation met our expectations.”

Lovely welcome hamper. Very well equipped cottage (except for saucepan lids). Equipment very high quality. Lovely walks from the door.

Mr EdgeOctober 2018

“I came back home to Bradwell as I live in the US and I wanted a Bradwell experience for my American wife.”

The cottage was great, clean, and Alan was always responsive.

Mrs BaxterSeptember 2018

“Cottage was small but was well equipped although it could maybe do with a clothes airer to hang wet clothes on.”

Apart from that a lovely and very clean cottage

Mrs NeeshamSeptember 2018

“What an absolutely wonderful cottage.”

Absolutely immaculate inside, we thought we were the first ones in there and as soon as we walked in the door we felt like we were at home. A lovely welcome pack from the owners too. We would highly recommend this cottage for a short break or even a fortnights holiday as being in Bradwell it is in a perfect location to explore the whole of the Peak District. I would recommend adding onto the description although it has its own parking space due to being in a small lane with surrounding houses it may be worth mentioning the size of the space as we were going to bring our transporter van but luckily brought the car instead as the van would never had fitted into the parking space due to turning in and out of the cottage. Also because of other cars parking in the lane we only could drive one way out but everything else was absolutely perfect.

Thank you for your comments regarding the property, we are sorry you feel this way towards the access to the property but this has never been an issue before, the drive way at the property is wide and accessible for front and reverse parking. Again we are glad you enjoyed the property still.
Sykes owner relations

Mr SmithSeptember 2018

“The cottage, although compact, has been well thought out with everything you need to enjoy your stay.”

The cottage is located in a narrow lane on a steep hill and access for some might need to be taken into consideration. However Bradwell is lovely, friendly village with a shop and places to eat in walking distance. Definitely a place we would want to return to and we would not hesitate to recommend to friends.

Mr HarrisonAugust 2018

“A fantastic little cottage.”

Facilities were exceptional, beautiful welcome hamper and the bed was like sleeping in a marshmallow. Will definitely look to come back!

Mr HillAugust 2018

“The kitchen was a bit smaller than we expected but it had everything we needed and good quality fixture and fittings.”

Welcome pack was excellent and much appreciated. A very nice, cosy cottage for two.

Ms Haines-AllenAugust 2018

“Welcome basket, cottage was very well looked after”

Mrs CloseJuly 2018

“Fabulous week.”

The cottage was lovely. Well appointed and cosy in a very quiet location. The welcome basket was really good. My only suggestion would be a washing line in the garden to be able to dry damp towels in the summer when there is no heating on in the cottage.

Mrs HardingJune 2018

“Sykes Cottage was small as expected but exceptionally clean and the welcoming hamper was so plentiful and delicious.”

Even though the cottage was amongst other houses it was extremely quiet and Bradwell was a good location for touring Derbyshire.

The property

This is a delightful one bedroom semi-detached cottage, situated in the centre of the pretty village of Bradwell, in the beautiful Peak District National Park.

Beautifully converted throughout, this compact cottage is the ideal base for a couple on a romantic break to enjoy what the stunning area has to offer.

On the ground floor there is a sitting room with a beamed ceiling, comfortable sofa and small dining table, just perfect for a romantic meal which can be prepared in the compact but well-equipped kitchen.

Upstairs, there is a beautifully decorated bedroom with a comfortable double bed, as well as a modern bathroom benefiting from a bath, a welcome addition for soothing tired legs after a day walking the surrounding beautiful countryside.
Outside, there is a rear enclosed garden with furniture and views over the open fields and hills, and Smithy Cottage also benefits from a sought after parking space.

Bradwell village offers the convenience of three pubs all serving home-cooked meals, an award-winning restaurant, the Samuel Fox Country Inn, as well as a local supermarket, Post Office, bakery, fish and chip shop and the famous Bradwell ice-cream shop!
There are lots of countryside walks available from the doorstep and the popular village of Castleton is a short drive away, with its visitor centre and famous Blue John Caverns.

Discover the majestic beauty of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, visiting the market towns of Buxton and Bakewell, and for the youngsters (or the young at heart!) Alton Towers can be reached in just under an hour.

This lovely cottage provides a perfect romantic retreat for exploring all the beautiful Peak District National Park at any time of the year.

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About the location

BRADWELL

Bradwell is a pretty village in the Hope Valley, in a prime position in the Peak District National Park. Tideswell, with its renowned Tideswell church, known as the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’ is just four miles from Bradwell. The picturesque village of Castleton is three miles away, home to fascinating caves, including the Blue John Cavern, and is overlooked by the crumbling Mam Tor or 'Shivering Mountain'. The dramatic scenery of Winnats Pass and Edale in the Edale Valley, famous as the start of the Pennine Way, is nearby. Hathersage is just four miles away and has excellent cafes and an open-air, heated swimming pool. Slightly further afield you can potter around the historic market town of Bakewell, or the Spa town of Buxton, renowned for its spring water, opera house and arts, jazz and opera festivals. It is easy to spend a whole day at Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, whilst there are many historic properties nearby. Pull on your boots and enjoy the spectacular scenery, or explore a web of cycling trails, with bike hire available on the Monsal Trail, the Tissington Trail and at the Derwent Reservoir. Bradwell has shops, pubs and places to eat and makes an excellent base for enjoying this beautiful area.